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After losing closer friends to death or moves, a woman is at a loss

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Man with hearing loss is avoiding getting hearing aids. Image by Thodonal.
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Criticism for Avoiding Hearing Aids

His brothers and his coworkers offer their unsolicited opinions

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HONOR chiseled in stone to represent heroes. By Lightscribe. With What's Booming February 5
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a granddaughter and granddad smiling at a laptop monitor, for Jumble puzzles for kids and adults and Jumble puzzles with a December anniversary
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Jumble Puzzles: December Anniversary

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The angry daughter-in-law yells at her husband. Creatista
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